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Garmin Edge 500 HRM vs Polar CS500

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    2.72 in
    Garmin Edge 500 HRM Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 500 HRM
      Polar CS500 Bicycle Computer
      Polar CS500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      If you’re serious about cycling but can’t stretch to Garmin’s Edge 800, then Polar’s CS500 is the feature-packed darling of the Tour de France peloton. There’s no GPS support, but wireless speed, cadence andRead more
      http://www.heartratewatchcompany.com/polar-cs500-bike-computer-p/polar-cs500-bike-computer.htm The new Polar CS500 bike computer is made for determined bicyclists looking to advance their own biking results.Read more
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 500 HRMGarmin Edge 500 HRM
      Polar CS500Polar CS500
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      		Stem
      Support for cadenceyesyes

      Design

      Garmin Edge 500 HRMGarmin Edge 500 HRM
      Polar CS500Polar CS500
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Red
      • Blue
      • Grey,Black
      • Grey,Blue
      • Red
      • Silver
      		Black
      Colour screennono
      Touchscreennono

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 500 HRMGarmin Edge 500 HRM
      Polar CS500Polar CS500
      Wirelessyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 500 HRMGarmin Edge 500 HRM
      Polar CS500Polar CS500
      Battery typeLi-IonCR2354

      Features

      Garmin Edge 500 HRMGarmin Edge 500 HRM
      Polar CS500Polar CS500
      Available information
      • Average speed
      • Odometer
      • Actual speed
      • Maximum speed
      		Actual speed
      Heart Rate Monitor
      • Support for HRM chest strap
      • HRM chest strap included
      		Support for HRM chest strap
      Altimeteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Temperature sensoryesyes
      Watchyesyes
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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